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An older piece of military history caused a large police response Tuesday evening at a gun shop in west Bartlesville.

According to Bartlesville Police, a citizen dropped off what was thought to be a “live” older military explosive device to a gun shop near Frank Phillips Boulevard and Virginia Avenue for disposal. The gun shop then called police for assistance.

Capt. Daniel Elkins with the Bartlesville Police Department says a perimeter was set-up around the gun shop, impacting traffic while the incident was handled. Elkins says the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Bomb Squad responded quickly and advised the device was not a “live” explosive but was instead a military relic with no explosives.

The scene was cleared just after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Elkins says no crime was committed and thanked OHP for their quick response.